AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Labor can be ascendant when ordered back to work. Resolve to Unionize and demand decent pay for work performed. Now is the time to reassert Labor rights & codify them into Law! Opportunity Knocks.

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/10/upshot/coronavirus-future-work-america.html

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Amsterdam is looking at the day after the Corona Virus. What do we do as a Country, a World. Amsterdam has an economic model that proposes people live in harmony with our environment. We base success on thriving. Increasing the support of our population by stressing healthcare, education , clean water, pollution control & sanitation. Perhaps a happiness quotient! It’s a thought.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/08/amsterdam-doughnut-model-mend-post-coronavirus-economy

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Equal the playing field & relieve student debt , along with other Consumer debt obligations. While thinking of another stimulus, go big. Americans were hurting before the lockdowns, now& they’re being destroyed economically and vulnerable to poverty and greater inequality.

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/07/cancel-student-debt-coronavirus

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Thalia , a startup in California, making custom products, transitions to making sophisticated equipment for California hospitals. A talk with a medical professional, got him started again and re employing staff. You too can contribute to Hospital preparedness, fill a nich & survive & thrive.

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AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce NYC to hit its peak within the next week. Be safe, self Quarantine. If you can’t, wear a mask, gloves and social distance. We won’t know when it’s safe till we have Testing for everyone. Pandemics don’t respond to small government, we need Federal research and development of tests, a Mational stockpiling of PPE, masks , ventilators that work & respirators. Why shut our Economy because we’re not equipped to test for this virus. Why lose more lives for lack of information & equipment? Limited access to resources is unacceptable. Can we afford to shut down our entire economy every time we face a Pandemic.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/governments-around-the-world-intensify-measures-to-battle-coronavirus-pandemic-11585993977

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Covid 19 recovery depends upon us flattening the Contagion curve. We know most people can’t return to work unless we have Universal testing or the virus subsided. With few benefits, it unreasonableto assume tenants can start repayinglandlords till they’re given clearance to work. Extend the length of time for repayment to 1 yr and start rental payments when people return to work. This is one emergency where we the People have no control.

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/31/california-rent-strike-coronavirus-eviction

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce #Whole Foods employee’s striking tomorrow to protest poor working conditions. They have no Protective gear, they want paid sick leave & safe sanitary conditions. Better for them and better for the Community. They want to protect part time workers as well.

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AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce There is a shift in our workforce: Healthcare, pharmacies, groceries, distributors, logistic specialists wanted. Have the courage to try something new. Personally, I’ve had 5 careers. Survive and thrive!

http://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-pandemic-compels-historic-labor-shift-11585474206

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Gig employee’s qualify for unemployment benefits. Uber , Lyft , Airbnb won’t get any. Unionize to assure future benefits! Good luck to all the professionals in the arts,. Be safe & Stay well.

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AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Transportation systems in NY and around the Country need FederalBailout to maintain Tracks, Maintence and employment at this time. This is a perfect moment to suit up employees, have them maintain social distancing and do needed repairs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/opinion/mta-new-york-transit.html